BC Master 1080P 170° GPS Dash Cam Full HD Review

Great little dashcam that delivers high quality recording, I went for the DC10 with the GPS module and hardwire kit as I wanted the added feature of location identification with speed display on the recordings and planned to hardwire the dashcam so for an extra £17.00 it added this plus gave me all I needed to hardwire it. With it hardwired it takes away any need to have it plugged into the cigarette socket and automatically switches on and off when starting the car making it totally automatic.

It arrived in a black lift top box covered with a BC master branded sleeve, when opened the main camera was in a foam cut-out, instruction manual and spare double sided adhesive stickers in a plastic bag and in another cut-out it had the cigarette lighter adapter, although I will not be using this it’s worth noting it comes with additional USB ports in the cigarette socket which is handy and a nice feature. Under this it had three boxes containing the hardwire kit, GPS plugin module and the fittings for fixing the camera to the screen or alternative fitting for fixing on the dashboard.

After opening it all up I went through the menu which I have shown in my video and formatted the 32gig micro SD card I’m using, I find 32gig more than adequate for this as it has loop recording and overwrites the oldest recordings and additionally lock any impact or sharp braking recordings from being overwritten, once I had set everything up and tested the features it was time to get it fitted and grab some live footage.

The hard wire kit is a fairly simple process to fit using the fuse piggyback you just identify a fuse that’s power is only live when the car ignition is turned on and put the fuse piggyback in that, I identified the rear wipers on my car and after fixing the earth wire to a screw on the metal surround of the fuse panel tested it was working correctly switching on and off with the car ignition which it was, the rest of the job is just making sure everything is secured so it can’t move or work loose then I just ran the cable behind the trimming of the car up to the location I was fitting the camera which for me is just below the mirror although it can be fitted in any location due to the wide angle recording it will capture the whole road, side roads and paths both sides from any location on the screen. I fitted the GPS receiver in the corner on the opposite side of the dashboard using the same process of concealing the wire behind the trimming, all fairly straight forward and once finished very neat and inconspicuous.

I gave all the features a good test using some hard braking to test the G-Sensor which worked fine locking the recording, rocking the car to test the motion detection which worked as it should and went through the different recording resolutions all giving a crisp clear result. I wanted to test the GPS so first took the location reading from the video and put it into Google maps which instantly gave the location, I went to the BC master website and got the Registrator Viewer software and installed it on my desktop PC, this is a superb program in which you add the videos from the micro SD card and it will stack the journeys allowing you to view the video and it will display a map showing the full route moving the marker with the video and a display showing the speed you are traveling ideal for tracking a journey or exactly identifying an accident location.

• Full HD 1080P 30fps, SONY IMX sensor, 6-layers glass lens,Super Wide Angle to capture everything in front of your vehicle more clearly, and maintain the highest quality video at night or in inclement weather.
• Equipped with unique BC Master car charger: Mini USB cable(4m) charger for the dash cam, and other two ports with Smart IC Tech, which automatically detects the highest speed your device can charge at, and implements the fastest safest charge power possible, can provide 5V/3A Max. for devices in the car.
• Built-in Supercapacitors to prevent explosion due to exposure in summer heat, much safer and over 20 times longer service life than lithium battery.
• Support up to 128GB Class 10 TF/Micro SD card,Requirement 80MB/S transfer speed (not provided in package) for reliable recording and performance. ADVICE: As 1 hour 1080P capturing needs 6G space, we suggest to choose 16G+ Class 10 card. WARNING: Low-quality and low-speed card will lead to the dash cam freeze.BEST to use SDSDQQ-032G-G46A
• Vehicle Hardwire Kit provides 24-Hour uninterrupted parking guard surveillance, taking power from car's fusebox directly as protect against vehicle's battery dying, help you find trouble maker easily.

What I liked
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- Great price for a dashcam with GPS and fitting kit
- Superb quality recording
- G-Sensor feature for locking incident recordings from overwriting
- Loop recording and motion detection work perfectly
- A multitude of features and settings
- Good easy to follow manual
- Clear display and easy to navigate menu
- The hardwire fitting kit is good and I found it easy to fit

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not really a dislike but I did look at dashcams as some have the GPS built into the camera but found them all to be much larger, more expensive and as I wanted a small and discreet camera it meant the separate plug in GPS unit so I chose the BC master, the addition of a separate GPS unit might not suit some people.

Summary
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Overall I am very pleased with this dashcam, for a dashcam with GPS and a hardwire fitting kit this is really a great price and it is ram packed with features and settings, the recording quality is superb and GPS works perfectly the reason it gets full marks from me. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £76.97
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Foxcesd Mini Dash Cam (16GB Card Included ) Review

Great little budget dash cam with some great features, my nephew passed his driving test last week and has just bought his first car so I said I would get him a dash cam and he was grateful but asked that I didn’t spend a fortune on it and got a little one he could fit behind the rear view mirror so this looked ideal.

It arrived in a plain flip top box with the dash cam in a little cellophane bag with a protector on the lens, it comes with a 16gb micro SD card another reason I purchased this one and unless you are storing up driving footage I find with my own 16GB more than adequate as it has loop recording which means it overwrites the oldest footage once the card is full, under the camera it had the windscreen fitting and two leads, one for fitting in the car and a USB to mini USB connector for transferring files to a desktop PC or laptop.

The instructions are very clear and easy to follow and I set it up indoors going through the menu settings via the button on the bottom right of the camera, apart from GPS tracking this camera had the exact same features as my dash cam which was well in excess of a hundred pounds and this was only £32.99 at the time of my purchase including the memory card.

I wanted to give all the features a good test before giving it to my nephew as he wanted me to go through how to use it with him and he had already purchased a fitting kit so I had offered to hard wire it in for him a very simple task with a kit and I would certainly recommend doing it, I tested the G-sensor with a bit of hard braking and it locked the files as it should, the wide angle recording quality is superb and captures everything both sides of the road including side roads and the paths. This camera is really small and sits perfectly behind the rear view mirror or down from it should you wish to view the screen, what I really like about the wide angle recording is you can locate the camera any place you like on the screen and you will capture everything.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing unboxing, going through the menu and then going on to show some day and night time recording both of which were crystal clear quality but you should be aware the quality does tend to degrade somewhat when uploaded through the optimisation system so it is not really a great representation of the quality of the live recording.

• -Ultra FHD 1080P Video Quality: This vehicle camera record maximum 1920*1080 Full HD Video at 30 frames per second with 1.5 inch compact LCD display, don't miss any interesting moments and any dangerous circumstances while driving.
• -Multi-function: G-sensor powers automatic video recording and video file locking when a collision or crash is detected. Loop recording support automatically record in loop the seamless video to use the memory efficiently, with the earliest unlocked video clips being overwritten when reaching the storage card's maximal capacity. No need to format SD card manually.
• -Wide Angle: Broad 140 degree field of view with grade high-resolution wide Angle lens can capture both sides of the road including side roads and paths, offer useful and requisite details when you zoom in. You shall not worry about shooting leakage along your way, providing comprehensive and superior recordings for future use.
• -Motion detection: The device is turned on and begins recording automatically with the engine ignition on and turned off automatically shortly after the engine is off. It will turn on and record automatically when a collision happens as well.
• -Support TF memory card (4 to 32GB), 16 GB TF Card included, more convenient and buy one get three. 1-YEAR WARRANTY service and professional customer service & technical support.

What I liked
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- Tiny and a very discreet dash cam
- Very good quality finishing on the camera with nice push silver buttons
- LCD screen quality is very clear
- Easy to navigate menu system with a multitude of features and settings
- Recording quality both day and night is superb with 140 degree wide angle recording
- Comes with a 16GB micro SD card so it’s ready to use straight out of the box with no additional purchases apart from a car :)
- The price is great

What I Didn’t Like
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- If I wanted to be really picky I would say the cigarette connector is the moulded type and I prefer the ones that plug in via a USB so you can have a different connector that takes multiple devices but this is going to be hard wired in so not really an issue

Summary
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Overall a cracking little budget dash cam that has the features and settings of a expensive camera, has great recording quality and is ready to use straight out of the box and I have given it a full five stars. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £32.99
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OldShark 4K WIFI Sports Action Camera, Car Dash Cam Review

Extremely versatile action camera with masses of features and functions and great quality recording, this arrived in a pale blue Oldshark branded box that opened to reveal the camera case with a zip round the side. On opening it up it had cut outs in the black foam to hold all the parts and the camera, at the top it had webbing containing additional fixings, the manual for the camera and the selfie stick.

While I put the camera on charge with the USB lead supplied I had a good read through the manual which is glossy and very clear, none of this hard to read almost photocopy tat you sometimes see, the front of the manual is nearly all dedicated to showing you the accessories, how and what they fit to and how they link together all very detailed with good illustrations and diagrams showing what all the parts are on the camera all labelled, it then follows on to getting started which continues on the reverse side.

I went straight to the QR code and downloaded the WDTCam application to my Android phone all very simple and the manual walks you through connecting the camera to your phone via WiFi. Once the camera was fully charged I put a 16gb micro SD card in and ran through the settings on the camera then linked it via WiFi to my phone and opened up the WDTCam application, a very nice app giving you full control of the camera and allowing you to change the settings of the camera from the menu.

This isn’t just an action camera it also doubles as a dash cam and after testing it this isn’t just a ‘You can also use it as’ it has the full functions you find on most dash cams such as motion detection, loop recording, number plate setting etc so it is also a fully functioning dash cam should you with to use it as one.

I wanted to show as much recording as I could so first off put it on top of my monster truck and had a bit of a drive round and it handled this very well capturing some great footage, I then asked my daughter to take it out round the block on her scooter which also worked very well and then I gave the waterproof case a good test which it passed with flying colours no leakage what so ever.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing the unpacking, going through the menu on the camera, showing the WDTCam application in action, on top of my monster truck, my daughter going round the block on her scooter and an underwater case test. Please note the footage I got is crystal clear but due to size restraints I have had to reduce the quality somewhat and this also degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• 4K Ultra HD Action Camera: Professional 4K 24fps & 2.7K 30fps. Never miss background details with NOVATEK 96660 chip & SONY IMX087 sensor. Supports up to 64GB micro SD card letting you store all videos and photos on the camera.
• 100 Feet(30m) Waterproof Camera:Equipped with an IP68 and durable case, waterproof up to 100ft (30m). Ideal for water sports such as swimming, snorkeling and surfing. Tons of included accessories allows the camera to be used with various extreme indoor and outdoor activities.
• 2-in-1 Design (Action Cam or Dash Cam): 2-inch LCD screen, 170-degree wide-angle lens and 2 1050mAh rechargeable batteries. Supports time-lapse, motion detection, loop recording and photo burst capture mode.
• Built-in Wi-Fi with 10-Meter Range: Control the camera remotely with an app (WDTCam) on your phone. Effortlessly set camera features. Review, edit & share photos and videos from your phone in minutes.
• WHAT YOU GET: 4K Action Camera,2 x 1050mAh Battery, Waterproof Case, Handle bar Mount, Helmet Mount, Suction Mount and other mounts(see picture), USB Cable,Bandages,Tethers, Lens Cloth, Selfie Stick, User manual. OldShark Thanks Card, Gift package

What I liked
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- Superb quality recording
- The WDTCam application works very well and is easy to control the camera and settings with it
- Ability to use the camera as a dash cam with full features of a standard dash cam
- Masses of fittings and accessories come with it including a nice looking selfie stick and dash cam attachment
- Spare battery so you can charge both and have a spare
- Masses of functions and features
- Easy to navigate menu on the camera
- The camera looks very nice so good attention to detail
- Holds up to a 64gb micro SD card, a lot of cameras are limited to 32gb

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything yet but if I do I will return and add it

Summary
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This is a really great action camera and a really good dash cam, the footage it captures is superb, the WDTCam application works really well and it has a mass of functions and features along with a mass of attachments. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £69.99
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FUNANASUN Dual Lens Full HD 1080P 170 Degree Dash Cam Review

Great quality video capture with some really nice features, this is for my wife’s car for keeping an eye on the baby in the back seat, she is just coming up to two years old and has started trying to unlock her child safety seat so my wife asked if I could get her a camera that would also help her keep an eye on the baby while driving without turning round all the time or moving the rear view mirror, this seemed ideal.

It arrived in a white branded box with the camera packed to the side in a plastic pack and all the lenses having removable protectors, the main box contained the manual, cigarette charge lead charge lead adapter, screen mount and a USB charge/transfer lead. The manual is very clear and detailed leading you through a step by step guide of setting it up and using the features and functions, it’s fully in English so no mixed language on the pages or struggling to find the English instructions.

I put a 16gb micro sd card in it, the camera has loop recording so once it is full it overwrites the oldest footage, I find 16gb more than enough for my needs and as it has a G-sensor feature any sudden jolt the segment recorded is automatically protected from being overwritten and I tested this with a bit of hard braking and it worked as it should protecting the recording.

I found the recording quality very clear both day and night, the car internal camera works really well giving a good clear view of the back seat and as it is movable it does not matter where you locate the camera you can still swivel it round to get the desired view. You can easily select the view you get on the camera with the right arrow button switching from road view with a window in window, just front camera or just rear camera, this can be done while the camera is recording without interruption to the recording and no matter what view you select it will still record both front and rear if it’s selected in the menu.

The camera has a multitude of features and functions and with the wide angle lens it captures all of the road both sides including all the side roads and paths, I found the mount very stable once locked down and the camera also has an anti-shaking mode which should also avoid any shake in recording. The camera does have a port to add a GPS module so you are able to track location from the video although it does not recommend a compatible GPS unit and I am not sure if they are just standard or you need a specific one so have asked a question on this as I may want to add one in the future.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing unboxing, going through the menu, day time recording also showing some of the in car recording although I have cropped this slightly so you don't have to view my ugly mug and night time recording, please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• Support Double Lens Recording - Special Double Lens Design, Support Dual Channel 1080 + 720P HD Video, Main Lens with 170 Degree 1080P 30fps High Clear Wide-angle, 6G A+ Multi-layer Filter Analysis, the Vice Lens with 720P 30fps Rear Camera, Built-in G-Sensor Support Auto-launch Video, H.264 Compression Format, Full Record of Driving Process
• WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) Technology - WDR Wide Dynamic Processing Technology, Take the Bright and Dark parts Sampling Recordings Twice, Greatly Reduced the Glare of the Light, Reflected Light, Shadow Make the Picture More Clear
• Night Vision Function - Night Vision Automatically Switching Daytime and Night Mode, IR Photosensitive Chips, Support Painting Display, Provide Important Video Evidence in Insurance Case Disputes, Makes Your Car and Life More Safer
• Built-in GPS & 32GB Extended Memory - With GPS Logger (Optional), the Device will Track the GPS Signal, Support Micro SD Card Max 32GB, You can Easily and Accurately to Showing Vehicle Route,Location,Speed on Digital Maps Replacing Complex Paper Maps, Which Saves the Drivers Time and More Convenience
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems - Security Design to Avoid Collisions and Accident by Offering Technical Remind that Alert the Driver to Potential Problems for Safety and Better Driving

What I liked
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- Easy to follow manual all in English
- Great quality recording both day and night
- The in car camera is great quality even though it’s only 720p the record quality is great and very clear when displayed on the dash cam screen
- G-sensor works very well locking video footage from any impact or jolt
- Multitude of settings and features
- Wide angle recording capturing everything from any location on the windscreen
- Easy to navigate menu system
- The ability to switch the screen view by just pressing one button not interrupting recording

What I Didn’t Like
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More of a suggestion than a dislike as it does not advertise this feature
- The cigarette adapter is moulded I would have preferred a USB plugin to an adapter so you could use an alternative adapter with more ports,

Summary
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Overall a really great camera and my wife loves being able to keep a good eye on the baby without disruption, camera footage is crystal clear and has some great features so I have given it full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £80.99
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Maifang Full HD 1080P/720P In Car DVR Dash Cam Camera Review

Nice looking solid camera with high quality recording and a good display screen, this arrive in a large red, black and yellow stripped branded box with the camera packed in a foam cut out in a plastic sleeve and the additional leads and camera mounts in a separate black box, the cigarette lighter adapter has an additional USB port so it does not totally tie up the cigarette lighter and you can attach an additional USB device although I would have preferred the camera also connected to a USB port it is better than tying up the whole port.

After unpacking all the bits I had a read through the manual and then set it up indoors with a 3 pin plug to cigarette lighter adapter I have and just as a side note these are very handy devices if you have anything from the car you want to use indoors. The screen is a good size and nice and clear making it easy to navigate through the options using the menu select on the left of the camera and up and down buttons to cycle through the options then pressing the ‘OK’ button on the top right side of the camera to select, you can adjust and set a multitude of options depending on your needs.

I put a 8GB micro SD card in the camera although it will go to 32GB again it depends how much footage you wish to save, it has a loop recording feature again adjustable and this means it will overwrite the oldest footage once the memory card is full, it has a built in battery for emergency use such as park mode and setting up the menu while not connected, I often see people moan about the battery in dash cams not lasting very long, none of them do they need to be plugged in while in use the batteries are small to keep the size and weight down being for emergency use and park mode activation and being connected means the camera starts recording as soon as you start the car.

I was very pleased with the footage from this camera both day and night time driving, good and clear capturing the whole of both sides of the road including the paths and side roads it does not miss anything, you can place it virtually anywhere on the windscreen and it will still capture everything. The camera has a mini HDMI port in the top so you can plug it into a monitor or TV watching footage directly from the camera or even adjust the menu settings but you do need a lead as it’s not supplied.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing unpacking the camera, going through the menu, setting the date and time and formatting the micro SD card, driving during the day and driving at night, please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

• Extra USB port car charger and Luxury metal shell body: No worry there is no USB port to charge your phone, this new design charger will solve this problem. Metal shell body design prevent broken when falling or other impacts.
• Full HD 1080p30fps: Video recording 1080p30fps/720p30fps/VGA30fps. Picture: Max to 12MP. Versatile Shooting Mode: video mode, photo mode, burst photo, time lapse, and loop recording .Different mode choices suitable for all your footage needs.
• 3-Inch HD display+ 6G 170degree lens: Derectly view video and photos on dash camera, more convenience than without screen cameras. The 6+glass lens can shoot more details than the plastic lens. More clear and wide angle in both video and pictures.
• WDR technology and night vision: WDR technology can automatically adjust exposure providing a better view in dark environment.
• *Motion Detection and G-sensor: Auto recording moving target without any operation. Impact file protection technology. Automatically locks all the important video files.

What I liked
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- Very good quality recording both day and night
- Wide angle capture which also means you can put it any place you like on the screen
- Good solid camera with a brushed metal shell
- Easy to navigate menu system
- Good budget price
- Multitude of settings and features
- G-sensor and Motion Detection work very well and are adjustable
- Wide angle recording

What I Didn’t Like
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- More of a suggestion than a dislike as it clearly shows what it comes with, I would have liked the cigarette adapter lead to plug in via a USB connection rather than being molded giving the option of connecting to a different USB adapter.

Summary
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Overall this is a very nice dash cam delivering very high quality video with loads of features and functions at a reasonable budget price and the reason I have given it full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £37.37
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Upgraded AUTO-VOX WiFi Dash Cam D6 Pro FHD 1080P Review

Great quality discreet dash cam with some nice features, some people including my wife want a dash cam with a screen on all the time but I will always switch the screen off as I find it distracting and just leave it to do its job, I also prefer one that is more discreet and tucked away either behind the rear view mirror or over the other side of the screen. This dash cam offers both with the ability to control it from your mobile you can have the mobile in a holder and it connects directly via WiFi giving full display and control on your phone screen.

It arrived in a compact branded box well packed and protected with foam and a removable plastic cover over the lens, it comes with a two port USB cigarette adaptor and the power lead has a USB connection on the end which I find far better than a lot you get which have the lead moulded into the cigarette adaptor meaning you are limited to having to use that rather than a multi-port adaptor.

The instructions are very clear and easy to follow also having diagrams to assist and after downloading the Auto-vox application to my iPhone 6 and putting a micro SD card in it was time to give it a test, I placed it at the top of my windscreen on the passenger’s side, it can be placed either way up so you can have it stuck on the dashboard as well if that is your preference. The application is packed full of adjustments and features and allows you to format the micro SD card so not need to remove it to do so, the application also includes a very useful section ‘ME’ with a very good FAQ including a Q&A section should you need it.

The quality is really clear and gesture sensor works really well just moving your hand near to the dash cam to take a snapshot, I tested the G-sensor with some hard braking which worked perfectly. The sound quality is very clear although I have removed it from my video as I am sure you wouldn't want to hear that than my wife telling me how we need more eggs and could I pop into the shop on the way home.

I have added a video of unpacking and driving both day and night and will also add some pictures including one of it next to my iPhone 6 which hopefully gives you a better idea of the size of the dash cam, please be aware the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded.

 

• Super Image Resolution - Equipped with six full glass F1.8 lens and Panasonic CMOS Sensor,upgraded Auto-Vox D6 Pro provides you with 1920*1080P Ultra HD video and super night vision.
• Convenient Gesture Photography - Take a picture by simply waving your hand at fleeting moments. No missing of any interesting moments or anything you want to record.
• WiFi Connection&Born To Share - Operating the Dash Cam at your Phone with WiFi connection. Easily sharing your driving pictures and videos to your Instagram, Facebook, Twitter via phone APP.
• Rotatable Angle with 300 Degree - Ensure capturing wonderful scenery in different angles during the journey.
• General Functions - Equipped with G-sensor,WDR,Loop recording. The G-sensor sensitivity level can be adjusted via APP.

What I liked
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- Small and very discreet
- Good solid fitting system either top or bottom
- Very clear and easy to follow manual
- Easy to navigate Auto-vox application system with a very good help section
- A mass of different options and features
- Very high quality footage
- G-sensor works very well and is adjustable
- Firmware is upgradable via the phone application
- Very good road coverage showing all sides of the road including side roads and paths from any location on the screen

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything not to like about this dash cam so far but if I do I will return and add.

Summary
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Nice small discreet dash cam with a very good phone application so you can have a separate screen and adjust all the settings, I really like it and for that reason have given it full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £69.99
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Junsun Dash Cam Full HD 1080P With Rear View Camera

High quality recording with plenty of options and added extras, the dash cam arrived in a nice custom made black box with a Junsun sleeve, the main camera at the top of the box protected by a foam cut out and all the listed contents under this including the 16gig micro SD memory card which is something most cameras don’t come with.

After I had opened it all up I had a good read through the manual, I found the manual to be very clear text and had supporting images with labels to identify all the buttons and functions on the camera, after setting it up indoors and going through the menu getting familiar with the settings and features I fitted it into the car, it comes with a suction fitting for the window that screws into the top of the camera with a locking system that is a very secure fit to the screen.

The rear camera plugs into the top of the camera and you need to run the cable to the rear of the car, I set it up on the top of the rear screen to the left corner, I was pleased to see it captured the full road behind from that point, the rear camera gives a in picture smaller screen on the main screen of the camera but the storing of the recordings is separated on the memory card in their own folders called ‘F’ and ‘R’ to indicate front and rear camera and each recording corresponds to the rear recording for example FILE180130-082234F.MOV and FILE180130-082234R.MOV which makes matching the recordings very simple.

The first thing I did on starting it up was to go through the LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System) calibration clearly explained in the manual, this can be turned on and off in the menu as can the FCDS (Forward Collision Detection System), both give verbal warnings when you are either too close to the car in front or drift out of lane. Once this was set up I went for a drive to test it out, I was very pleased with the recording quality which I found to be crystal clear on both of the highest level settings and although lower quality recording levels are available I can’t see any point or need to use them as the camera has a loop recording feature so you won't need to keep changing the card or deleting it's contents.

I was really pleased with the quality of the rear view camera capture and tested out the G-Sensor mode with a bit of sharp braking and this worked how it should as did the parking monitoring and motion detection putting the files in separate folders on the memory card which is also a nice helpful feature and you can view the clips using the mode button.

I have added a short video going through the menu system and giving day time and night time footage from both front and rear camera, my original video is of high quality but please be aware the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded.

• 4.0 inch IPS screen, Video resolution: Front camera (1920 * 1080P), rear-view camera (720 * 480P)
• Junsun Car recorder, HD Dash Cam, DVR Accident Video Recorder with super wide-angle 170 degree lens infrared filter glass imports 6 glass lens, high temperature does not change color, 1080P HD night vision.
• Wide Dynamic Range (WDR): for local exposure control frame (eliminates glare and dimming), HDR High Dynamic treatment: either high light or dark light, can efficiently synthesize high-quality images, lifelike color reproduction.
• Loop-Cycle Recording: when the SD card is full, the camera will overwrite the previous recordings with the new files. You don't need to worry about the recording when the memory is full.
• Lane position Warning. Automatic Motion/Crash/Vibration Detection/ Recording. With Highly sensitive G-sensor. Automatic video recording when a collision or crash is detected and the related video file will be locked and cannot be deleted.

What I liked
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- Good solid screen fitting
- Crystal clear recordings
- Rear camera is very good and clear
- The addition of LDWS and FCDS something you won’t find on many cameras
- Very nice custom made box
- Comes with a 16gb memory card
- Glass screen which always seems to give a better viewing experience
- Wide angle 170 degree recording capturing both sides of the road including paths and side roads
- A wide variety of settings and features with the ability to enable and disable ones you need or don’t need

What I Didn’t Like
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- A very minor personal preference issue with the angled mini USB connection to the camera coming off to the left rather than straight up or to the left

Summary
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This is a good solid dash cam with many features not available on other cameras, it’s a good solid unit with nice glass display which gives a good picture in picture view from the rear view camera, has a nice easy to navigate menu system and the footage is crystal clear. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £63.35
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NEXGADGET 3" Dash Cam, A100+ Series 170 Degree Wide Angle

The camera arrived in a nice branded box with a flip lid, everything was well packed and protected with plastic removable covers on the front and back screens. It comes with a nice glass display screen rather than the plastic ones on a lot of dash cams, it has a big solid lens on the front and the whole thing is finished in what I would describe as a brushed steel finish which looks very nice.

I gave the manual a good read through and then went on to set it up, it has a multitude of options and some settings depend on the preferences you have such as having the screen on all the time or having it auto switch off, the resolution you want it to record at, motion sensor on or off, G-Sensor sensitivity, if you want to put your car registration number in and loads more.

The camera has a suction fitting with a wind in screw to the top of the camera and the suction fitting has a locking arm and is very sold giving a good secure fit, it comes with a cigarette adaptor for the power long enough to conceal round the edge of your screen and dashboard if this is the way you choose to fit it and the end that plugs into the camera is angled to take the lead wire away to the side of the camera.

This camera comes with a HDMI out socket, this is requires a Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable (not supplied) and allows you to view footage from the camera on and screen that takes a HDMI lead such as TV or computer monitor, you can also set up the menu this way if you want to and in my video recording I have put the menu on my computer screen to show this and recorded it from there.

The record quality is really good both day and night capturing everything both sides of the road including all the side roads and paths, I have grabbed a couple of screen shot which give a better idea of the quality and I will be uploading these along with some additional pictures to the review, I tested the G-sensor function with some hard breaking which also worked very well and tested the parking monitor by rocking the car and that kicked in working as it should.

I have added a video showing going through the menu system and some footage of day and night time driving to show the road coverage but you should be aware that video quality degrades considerably when uploaded.

• RESOLUTION: Full HD 1080P 30fps car camera with 170 degree wide angle, 3" LCD display, HDR technology for sharp video images.
• LOOP RECORDING: A100+ Series dash cam features in seamless cycle recording without ever missing a second.
• EMERGENCY LOCK BUTTON: Single press the button to lock the current footage when you want to keep.

What I liked
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- Looks great with a brushed metal finish
- Good solid fitting system
- Very clear and easy to follow manual
- Easy to navigate menu system
- A mass of different options and features
- Very high quality footage
- G-sensor works very well and is adjustable
- Good clear glass display screen
- HDMI output socket (mini to normal HDMI lead needed)
- Wide angle 170 degree recording

What I Didn’t Like
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More something I would have liked than a dislike.
- I would have liked to have seen the addition of some USB ports on the cigarette lighter attachment.

Summary
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Overall this is a very nice dash cam with very high quality capture giving you loads of features and functions, the glass screen gives a very nice and clear display and with the wide angle 170 degree recording you can fit this any place you want to on the screen and it will still capture everything. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £49.99
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TOGUARD Full HD 1080P Dashboard Camera with GPS Logger

This dash cam has some really impressive features, with the built in GPS tracking you have the ability to track your whole route using the PC video player software a simple case of loading the video and it shows you the speed and location on the route shown on a map with a moving arrow in synchronisation with the video playing on the screen, this makes it very easy should you have an incident to pin it to the exact location, time and speed you were travelling at.

Another feature I like with this dash cam is the mini HDMI port so you can link the camera to either a TV or PC screen and get live footage, I used this in my video to demonstrate the menu features (you would need a HDMI to mini HDMI lead is needed to do this).

There are some nice touches with this dash cam such as the micro USB power inlets, they have thought about the design and given you alternative inlets on both sides of the base which makes it a lot easier when fitting it being able to choose which port is easiest for you to use.

This dash cam can also be used with the FinalCam application for both iphone and android by scanning the QR code in the instruction manual or searching on relevant app store, this is a very well put together application and allows you to link your device via WiFi and get a live view and also adjust many of the settings on the camera or even record and take photos from it.

This is a very compact unit and ideal for putting behind the rear view mirror as I have done and you don’t even know it’s there although you could place it just about anywhere on the screen due to the wide angle lens you capture everything both sides of the road as well as side roads and paths.

The camera footage is superb and you have several different options depending on your preferences, I set it to the highest level although I did test the others and all gave great footage both day and night vision. I tested the G-Sensor feature which worked as it should locking the files and the advanced driver assistance systems something I have not seen before which should be very handy.

The camera comes with everything you need to get it up and running with the exception of a micro USB card and the cigarette adaptor gives you an additional USB port, I did like that the lead was not moulded into the cigarette adaptor as some are so you could use it on any adaptor you want.

I have added a video showing first the menu system recorded off my TV then going on to show capture of the video running through the PC video player software both day and night, I then finish the video with some day and night driving footage, please be aware this video will degrade considerable when uploaded through Amazon’s video optimisation system so hopefully it should give you a good idea of features and functions but the video quality is of a much higher quality on the original footage.

Specification: 

• Video Resolution: 1920x1080/30fps BOOST (in the boost mode,you can get a 20Mbps/s bit rates, but WIFI function maybe not stable);1920x1080/30fps NORMAL; 1280x720/60fps; 848x480/30fps; 640x480/30fps; 
• Screen Size: 1.5 inch. 
• Camera Pixel: 2 Million Pixel CMOS. 
• 135 degree Viewing Angle,7-glass F1.7 aperture. 
• Camera rotating vertical. 
• Built-in G-sensor. 
• Parking Guard low frame recording as 1080P@10fps/5fps/2fps/1fps 720P@10fps/5fps/2fps (exclusive,need extra Toguard hardwire kit). 
• High voltage input protection. 
• High temperature protection(exclusive, the temperatures will display on LCD). 
• Support Micro SD Card, Maximum 64GB(FAT32 format only, please format it as FAT32 before use) 
• Battery: 3.7V 150mAh ( high temperature resistant). 
• Adapter: DC 5V/1.5A. 
• Support Audio On/Off while Video Recording. 
• Support time lapse 
• Support Motion Detection 
• Support AV & HDMI Function, connect to TV for playback. 
• Support Video Protection from overwriting important video. 
• Support LDWS(Lane departure warning system). 
• Support FCWS(Forward collision warning system). 
• Easy CPL Filter mounting (not included in packing). 
• APP support: FinalCam on Apple IOS or Android 

Package Includes
1* CE25 Dash Camera
1* Camera mount bracket
1* Compatible mount
1* 5V 2A Car Charger, 3,5M
1* USB data cable
1* VHB sticker pads
1* lens cleaner
1* Set of installation tool
1* User Manual

What I liked
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- The GPS tracking system is superb
- Very detailed manual with illustrations
- Alternative power ports on the unit
- Great quality footage both day and night
- The multitude of features and settings available
- Wide angle recorded
- The phone application is very useful
- The advanced driver assistance system
- HDMI port so you can view on a TV or PC monitor

What I Didn’t Like
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- If I wanted to be really picky I would say the manual print could do with being larger but it is very detailed and easy to follow so I won’t be reducing my rating on this.

Summary
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This really is a cracking dash cam that delivers great footage but also offers so much more, I really like it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £78.00
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APEMAN Dash Cam With 1080P FHD 170°Wide Angle WDR Camera

This dash cam arrived in a nice black branded box with the camera part in a separate black box with removable protectors on both the front and back screen and protected with bubble wrap, the second box contained the manual, a short and long mini USB charging cable, cigarette adapter and a choice of two fitting mounts.

This has a nice glass display screen rather than the plastic ones on a lot of dash cams, I think it depends on your preference and always a bit of a trade-off, with the smaller more covert dash cams you have a tiny display but are easier to tuck behind the rear view mirror and forget about but then you are not able to see the live footage or the larger screen ones good for live footage. This is a bit in between the two, the screen is small but it has a very clear glass display so can go behind the rear view mirror or in a more visible area for viewing.

After giving the manual a good read through it was time to set it up, I added a video going through the menu with day time and night time driving, using the mini HDMI socket you are able to display to a TV screen or monitor which I did and recorded it going through the menu, please forgive the picture being slightly at an angle on the menu and you should also note the video will degrade when uploaded due to Amazons optimisation process with the original footage being of far higher quality. The menu system is very simple to navigate and most of the options are self-explanatory or fully explained in the manual.

This comes with two different types of fitting system, a windscreen sucker fitting system or a base that fits to the dashboard of your car, I decided to fit it with the sucker system although with the wide angle recording you can fit it just about any place you like on the screen and it will capture everything, in the video I show some motorway driving and you have a full view of all lanes including the hard shoulder.

The record quality is superb and I have grabbed a couple of screen shot which give a better idea of the quality, I tested the parking monitor by rocking the car and that kicked in and worked well, I also tested the G-sensor function with some hard breaking which also worked very well and the linking it up to your TV or monitor works great although you should be aware you need a mini HDMI to normal HDMI lead to do this (not supplied).

• High Definition The FHD 1080P definition providing high resolution video,with the superior G-sensor function, supporting insurance claims to prove an incident, preventing disputes.
• Excellent Functions The parking monitor can record a urgent video when it detect movement on the shut down mode and the motion detection helps you to record the video automatically when it detects motion and the loop recording helps you to save the latest video when the SD card is full, avoid data missing.
• Advanced Features The 3 inch LCD allows you to view the clear and bright video in the camera, the 170 wide viewing angle allows you to shooting a wider vision video.
• Qualified guarantee With built-in Lithium Polymer battery, the dash cam can perform better. Both Car charging or USB charging is available for the power supply.
• Easy to use It is easy to use with the external buttons, suitable for all families. When you meet urgent problem you can press the emergency save button to lock the video. Support 4G-32G TF card.

What I liked
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- Easy to navigate menu system
- A mass of different options and features
- Very high quality footage
- Comes well packed and protected in a bespoke branded box
- Very clear and easy to follow manual
- G-sensor works very well and is adjustable
- Good clear glass display screen
- HDMI output socket
- Wide angle recording

What I Didn’t Like
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- The manual could do with being larger print but being really picky with that and more an observation than a flaw as it’s easy to follow.

Summary
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Overall this is a very nice dash cam with very high quality capture, loads of features and functions, the glass screen gives a very nice and clear display and with the wide angle recording you can fit this any place you want to on the screen. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £54.99

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Stealth Dash Cam With WiFi And Full HD 1080P By TOGUARD

Very nice discreet compact dash cam, this arrived in a small box with all the bits you need to be up and running apart from a Micro SD card which you have to supply yourself, it is fitted with an adhesive attachment pad and also comes with a spare should you wish to relocate the camera.

The manual is very good and clear with instructive diagrams included and contains a QR code to scan so you can install the phone app, setting it up is very simple, it contains a multitude of different options and features some of which can be adjust using the phone application, the menu system is easy to navigate and most options are self-explanatory.

I formatted a 16GB Micro SD card and fitted the camera just to the right of the rear view mirror, this fits nice and snug to the window and is very secure. The camera powers on when you start the car and starts recording and also worth adding the cigarette connector gives you the addition of two USB ports, the display is very clear and you also have the option of turning the screen off or having a screen saver kick in after a set time adjustable in the menu.

I recorded the menu system hopefully showing how easy it is to navigate and I went on to record some day and night time driving, please don’t take this as the quality of the recording as Amazon optimises uploaded video’s and they lose a great deal of quality, I have taken a couple of screen shot pictures and added them along with the video to give a better idea of quality.

The recording quality both day and night is superb and the wide angle covers both sides of the road including paths and side roads, you can place the camera at any point on the top of the windscreen and with the wide angle recording it will still capture everything, the phone application works very well and very simple to set up connecting to the WiFi once you download the app and allows you to change a few settings on the camera without going through the menu system.

• Unique hidden installation mount,install-it-and-forget-it,the camera is mounted tightly mounted to the windshield, unique designed shape minimized the affect on driving view, and perfectly blend in your car, you can hardly notice it is there, while the adjustable lens still capture the road ahead and keeps recording.
• Advanced Novatek NT96655 with Sony IMX322 low illumination image Sensor and 6 layer all glass wide angle lens make a stunning 1920*1080P full HD video at H.264, captures all details on road and guard your safe drive. With a 2.45 inch LTPS screen for playback and settings.
• With built-in WiFi,give you free access to the camera through iOS or Android smartphone, simply connect your phone to the camera,and you can remote control the dash camera easily on your smartphone. change settings, Real-time viewing, photo taking, video recording, playback, download the record files to your smart phone to edit it and share it to Facebook,twitter or other social network.
• Feature functions: G-sensor Lock, motion detection, loop recording, time and date stamp, WDR(wide dynamic range), WiFi access , wide viewing angle, low-light enhancement algorithm ensures great video quality even at night. Guarantee driving recorded anytime,anywhere.

What I liked
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- Very clear and easy to follow manual
- G-sensor works very well and is adjustable
- Wide angle recording
- Very high quality footage both day and night
- Easy to navigate menu system
- Link to phone works really well
- A mass of different options and features

What I Didn’t Like
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- More of an observation than a dislike,  I would have liked to see the addition of a suction type fitting to give you and alternative fitting option and make it easier to move location should you need or want to.

Summary
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Overall this is a very nice dash cam with very clear recording quality along with being very discreet, it has a multitude of settings and features along with built in WiFi so you can connect it to your phone. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £65.99
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